EDI - CPT

R6 863 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
R11 995
Typical prices: R16 049-R21 172
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Fri 18/9Sat 10/10
EDI - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R6 863
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/10
EDI - CPT • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Edinburgh and Cape Town. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Top stopover airports
Amsterdam (AMS)
Cheapest • Avg R15 588 (return)
Amsterdam (AMS)
Shortest trip • 14h 40m (one-way)
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 14% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town (EDI-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Oct 10
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6:00 - 22:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 10m1 stop London Gatwick
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0:10 - 20:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
20h 50m1 stop London Gatwick
R11 995Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Oct 9
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6:00 - 22:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 10m1 stop London Gatwick
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0:10 - 9:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
34h 05m1 stop London Gatwick
R11 995Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Oct 12
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6:00 - 22:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 10m1 stop London Gatwick
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0:10 - 20:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
21h 35m1 stop London Gatwick
R12 108Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Oct 2
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6:00 - 22:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 10m1 stop London Gatwick
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0:10 - 9:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
34h 05m1 stop London Gatwick
R12 173Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 7
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5:45 - 5:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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23:00 - 22:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
24h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R16 462KLM
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16
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13:10 - 21:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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23:15 - 12:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R16 478KLM
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
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9:20 - 21:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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23:15 - 8:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
34h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R16 851KLM
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22
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15:10 - 10:15EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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18:50 - 8:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 20m1 stop London Heathrow
R18 016British Airways
Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 15
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7:55 - 10:15EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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13:15 - 13:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
25h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R18 421British Airways
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 16
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7:55 - 10:15EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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13:15 - 6:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R18 421British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Edinburgh to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cape Town from Edinburgh usually cost between R17 806 and R21 156 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R11 994 on Multiple Airlines (Sept 18–Oct 9).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost R15 879 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R24 361 and R20 800 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low season

May

Cheapest flight

R6 863
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (32% more expensive on average)
Flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town was R6 863 for a one-way ticket and R11 994 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    When flying out of Edinburgh you will be using Edinburgh Turnhouse. You will be landing at Cape Town, also known as Cape Town Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Edinburgh and Cape Town, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, British Airways or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town are British Airways and KLM. With an average price for the route of R26 768 and an overall rating of 6,7, British Airways is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R17 108 and an overall rating of 7,8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Edinburgh (EDI)
Cape Town (CPT)